Assault on biker's rights

[cactusjack]

I received in an email from my local ABATE chapter. I thought I'd share it here:

If you value your rights as a motorcyclist, now is the time to give your support.

Are you a member of ABATE or MMA?

Are you an independent motorcyclist who is not affiliated with an (MRO) Motorcycle Rights Organization?

Do you know any independent motorcyclists who ride with other independent motorcyclists?

Do you or your friends wear an MRO patch or a "Name Brand" logo on your jacket or vest? Some examples would be; Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, American Legion Rider, VFW Riders or any other patch or logo.

Law enforcement has stepped up traffic stops of motorcycles in and around the Kingman and Mohave County area. They are targeting ANY motorcyclist wearing ANY type of a patch on their vests or jackets. This, my Brothers and Sisters, is nothing more than DISCRIMINATION against all motorcyclists!!! The State Police Gang Task Force, has been going to bars and threatening their liquor license if they don't post a "NO COLORS" sign at their entrances. The bigger problem is they don't know the difference between colors and a manufacturers "logo" trademark. Many Bike Nights are held throughout the week and at various locations. Most bike nights have a purpose, and that is to raise money for charities. In Kingman, due to the ongoing harassment by law enforcement, one of the bike nights was moved from a bar to a local Sonic Drive In. As motorcycles came and went police followed them or stopped them.

On October 16th 2009, during the funeral procession of an Arizona National Guardsman and Phoenix Police Officer Thomas Rabjohn, members of the Patriot Guard, Viet Nam Legacy Vets, American Legion Riders and VFW Riders were all stopped by law enforcement at the entrance gates to the National Cemetery and denied access. Law enforcement stated that No Motorcycles were allowed in the National Cemetery. The Patriot Guard Riders have been escorting fallen soldiers to many National Cemeteries throughout the country, since the beginning of the Iraq and Afghan wars. Right here in Phoenix the police stops a funeral procession led by the Patriot Guard and other motorcyclists, most if not all are past veterans of our military.

I don't know about you, but I am really pissed that any member of any law enforcement agency would stop veterans leading a funereal procession for another veteran for their own personal agenda, no matter what that was!!!

On November 7th 2009, there will be support ride in Kingman, immediately following the ACMC meeting. The ride will start at 12:00 Noon and go a short distance to downtown Kingman. We are asking every motorcyclist to join in this ride. As I have previously stated all motorcyclists rights are in jeopardy.


I am including directions and a list of motels in the area if you wish to stay over night.

Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: The American Legion Post
14 225 Oak St.
Kingman Az.
Exit 48 I40
East bound turn left under I40 on Beale St. Approx 4 blocks, to > Third St, turn left 2 blocks to the American Legion Post 14.
Google Map works well!!
Food and beverage are available.



Motels near meeting:

Motel 6
424 w Beale St. 928 753 9222
Brunswick
315 E Andy Devine 928 718 1800

Laughlin casinos are 35 minutes away.
Biker friendly bar:
5 minutes out of Kingman. Take Beale St aka Hwy 93 west toward Las Vegas, approximately 3 miles to the Bullhead City Hwy 68 turn off. Look for the flashing red sign.
The Cattle Crossing Saloon, has pool tables and friendly bar maids.
There will be maps at the meeting, giving directions to the locations that have no colors policies. We will also have discrimination forms available for the after meeting event.

Thank You All in advance for your participation in this event...